Strategic Chief Audit Executive

Central Bank; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Bank in Jefferson City, MO, seeks a Chief Audit Executive to lead the internal audit function, ensuring independent assurance over governance, risk management, regulatory compliance, and controls. The CAE reports to the Audit Committee and CEO, guiding strategy for enterprise-wide risk assessment and smart, data-driven audits.

The role emphasizes maintaining independence, leveraging analytics, and aligning audit activities with overall risk appetite and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Requires leadership of an independent internal audit function.
• Needs deep experience in governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrates ability to design risk-based audit plans and enterprise-wide reviews.
• Capable of leveraging data analytics to improve audit effectiveness.
• Experience with AI governance and emerging technologies in audit.

Responsibilities

• Lead the enterprise-wide internal audit strategy and function.
• Provide objective assurance to Audit Committee and management on governance and controls.
• Report significant risks, control issues, and remediation progress to the Audit Committee.
• Oversee audit methodologies, QAIP, and adherence to IIA standards.
• Drive continuous improvement, scalability, and integration with risk management.

Skills

Executive leadership

Governance & risk management

Internal control assurance

Data analytics strategy

AI governance in auditing

Education

CIA/CPA certification

Master's degree in finance, accounting, or related field

Tools

ACL/IDEA data analytics

Audit management software

Tableau/Power BI

Job description

Central Bank in Jefferson City, MO, seeks a Chief Audit Executive to lead the internal audit function, ensuring independent assurance over governance, risk management, regulatory compliance, and controls. The CAE reports to the Audit Committee and CEO, guiding strategy for enterprise-wide risk assessment and smart, data-driven audits.

The role emphasizes maintaining independence, leveraging analytics, and aligning audit activities with overall risk appetite and strategic initiatives.